Cyriel Dessers reveals Leon Balogun played a role in his decision to sign for Glasgow Rangers.

Dessers on Thursday put pen to paper to become Rangers sixth signing of the season.

The 28-year-old forward, is joining the club twelve months after international teammates Leon Balogun, Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo left the team.

Dessers however revealed he spoke Balogun before signing for the club from Cremonese.

“I spoke with my teammate from Nigeria’s national team, Leon Balogun, he was very positive about the club, the coach, the people around, the staff and the city. So yeah, that for me was an affirmation to go through it,” Dessers said.

“You see it here at Ibrox with the stadium lights on in the evening it is very special, and I can’t wait to witness it in person,” he told RangersTV.

The Nigerian also disclosed his love for the club and manager Micheal Beale.

“The history of the club, the fans, the stadium, it’s massive here but next to that I look at what is here at this moment.

“I had really good talks with Mr Beale about his plans, the idea of what he wants on and off the pitch and I thought that could be a really good fit for me and for the team, so I am happy to be here,” the Forward said